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New petition urges Government to save land for food production and nature protection

The Ulster Íæż½ã½ã’ Union (UFU) has dismissed a document setting out the Department for the Economy’s (DfE) plans for a Renewable Electricity Support Scheme

The Sturdy family, who are tenant farmers from Yorkshire said their ‘heart sank' after being told an appeal had been lodged against a decision to block a solar farm being developed on half of their farm

The increase in funding for farm productivity from 40 to 50 per cent, on top of the extra money available for solar panels, means the Improving Productivity Grant is likely to be even more popular among farmers this time around

Solar developers have been criticised by many in the industry for adopting an opportunistic approach to obtain tenanted land where a ‘cheap grid connection' could be sourced

The Low Carbon Agriculture show allowed visitors to see the latest innovation and technology to help businesses move to climate-smart operations, and there are positive signals for renewables

Solar power provides an opportunity to reduce energy bills, maximise self-sufficiency and save money, but there are considerations when it comes to installation and economics

Neil Lindsay is managing director at BLC Energy, a renewable energy development company specialising in utility scale solar PV and co-located battery storage projects across the UK

South Derbyshire farm campaigners hail Lullington Solar Park decision 'a win for local democracy'

Tenant Íæż½ã½ã Association said in the last few weeks alone, five tenant farmers had come forward with concerns over land being replaced by solar